The long winter is subsiding and wedding season is getting close! (I’m ignoring the snow that is falling as I write this.) Here’s a beautiful wedding I shot last fall in Iowa. It was a beautiful multi-cultural day featuring traditional Vietnamese and African ceremonies. Theresa and Kole were surrounded by so much love on this day. It was amazing to witness.


These ceremonial cups sit on the table with a shrine honoring passed relatives.


A traditional drink is served and shared to join the families.


Here is the table of gifts for Theresa’s family brought by Kole and his family. (Check out the whole roasted pig in the middle!) The food was shared and enjoyed by both families.


These smiles rarely left their faces.


How adorable are these flower girls?


The priests on the left and right are Theresa’s relatives. It was a wonderful and personal service.


Sometimes to get the shot you have to suffer a few bubbles on your camera lens. It’s totally worth it for a picture like this.


I’m pretty sure Theresa is laughing at the number of people crammed into this limo. Always a fun time.


I wanted to create a couple timeless portraits for Theresa and Kole.



Listening to a couple tearful toasts from their siblings.


Theresa changed into a traditional Vietnamese dress for the first dance.


Thank you to a wonderful and inspiring couple. I’m honored to have witnessed the celebration of your love.

I had a fun time acting silly with this couple. We had a very playful shoot and I think I caught their personalities on full display. The autumn colors and evening sunlight lend a nice romantic mood.

It’s like Minneapolis’ version of Central Park. The St. Anthony area is a photographer’s playground.

Phoebe was having fun right up until Nate dropped her. She just laughed it off.


Beautiful light, stunning cityscape, and a powerful pose. Works for me!


The spontaneous moments are always more fun.





Nate doesn’t seem to mind that Phoebe is rolling her eyes. A common occurrence? :)



Thanks Phoebe and Nate, can’t wait for the wedding in April!

As soon as Kate mentioned she and Nick liked visiting apple orchards, this entire photo shoot flashed before my eyes. I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect evening, setting, or couple. Most photographers fear lens flare. I embrace it and the ethereal mood it creates.



I dare you not to smile at this.


That’s right. They brought a picnic basket. It was a prop AND held a snack. How functional!


Kate’s look, the light, and the colors of this one make it one of my all-time favorite pictures.





Nice assist by the wind on Kate’s hair.











How can you beat this beautiful sunset?


Thanks Kate and Nick, that was super fun!

Now is a beautiful time of year for engagement pictures as the leaves are starting to change. We visited Lake of the Isles and downtown Minneapolis to create these images.

One of my favorite pictures of the day. I love the mood. Thanks to this building for providing perfect elements of composition.

Mood, colors, expression, and beautiful people.





Looking pretty tough on those steps.


These two got engaged on Lake of the Isles. I love that it makes these images even more meaningful.

Thanks for being amazing models, Chelsy and Scott!

A beautiful wedding for an amazing couple. The ceremony and reception were held outdoors at Hidden Falls Park in Saint Paul on the hottest, most humid day of the year. The rain and predicted thunderstorms held off and everyone had a wonderful time.

Pablo’s stunning bride.


We were stopping traffic with this series of middle-of-the-road shots.



What wedding-day jitters? Looking pretty cool and collected before the ceremony.


Off to find the hidden falls!




Those are some good looking guys.


I believe this was the “put a ring on it” pose. Love the flower girl getting into it.





An outstanding toast that brought down the house with laughter.


Not to be outdone, the best man delivered an incredibly funny toast of his own. I love the head table’s reaction here.


Dancing just before the tornado sirens sounded.


And a ring shot as the night ended.


My Linh and Pablo, it was an honor to photograph your wedding. I wish you a wonderful marriage.